Parallel curriculum units for mathematics, grades 6-12 / editors, Jann H. Leppien, Jeanne H. Purcell.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Leppien, Jann H., editor.

Purcell, Jeanne H., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mathematics--Study and teaching (Middle school).

Mathematics.

Mathematics--Study and teaching (Secondary).

Curriculum planning.

Curriculum evaluation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (152 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Thousand Oaks, California : Corwin, a SAGE Company, [2011]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Maximize your mathematics curriculum to challenge all students This collection of lessons from experienced teachers provides multifaceted examples of rigorous learning opportunities for mathematics students in Grades 6-12. The four sample units focus on fractions, linear programming, geometry, and quadratic relationships. The authors provide user-friendly methods for instruction and demonstrate how to differentiate the lessons for the benefit of all students. Included are standards-based strategies that guide students through: Understanding secondary mathematics concepts Discovering c

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: AcknowledgmentsAbout the EditorsAbout the AuthorsIntroduction to the Parallel Curriculum Model1. Equivalent Fractions and Partitioning Sets: Keys to Success in Higher-Level Mathematics, Grade 6 - Helen Weingart2. Linear Programming-A Key to Decision Making , Grades 9-10 - Marianne Cavanaugh3. Similarity: A Study in Relationships, Grade 10 - Amy J. Germundson4. Quadratic Relationships: A Middle School Unit in Algebra, Grade 8 - Carrie HeaneyIndex.

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781452238005

1452238006

9781452223247

1452223246

OCLC:

915344117